A public hearing will be held at the Aug. 28 City Council meeting regarding a proposed distracted driving ordinance stricter than the existing law.
On Aug. 7, City Council passed a resolution directing City Manager Marc Ott to draft a new distracted driving ordinance.
Some council members voiced concern on how best to enforce such an ordinance at the Aug. 5 council work session and whether cars at a complete stop—at a red light, for instance—could use their phone for a few moments.
Councilwoman Laura Morrison said she does text at stop lights, but acknowledged it could cause a problem if the lead car at a light is doing so and prolongs moving after the light turns green.
